What are our TAB Metro Atlanta business owner/members saying, read on...
TAB Metro Atlanta members are a mix of professional service firms, B2B, manufacturing and distribution companies, contractors and construction companies; they have a distinct edge -- instead of facing critical issues and challenges alone, they work on their businesses at monthly meetings with a group of owners/CEOs from non-competing businesses.
Below are some of our members – click on the company names to visit their websites.
"Hands down, TAB is an invaluable resource to our business...it's the best small business resource to CEO's in Atlanta. With today's challenges and the need to respond to new opportunities quickly, the TAB Business Leadership Group is always available in a timely manner to jump in to help. One opportunity, with which I was reluctant to act, but that the board strongly encouraged me to move forward, resulted in a 46% increase in my net profit for 2009, a year in which most companies suffered significant losses. By meeting with my peer board made up of other successful business owners, I’ve gained perspective and experienced greater levels of business and personal successes. TAB is about success, it's amazing that such a small investment produces such tremendous results!"– Tina Joseph, CEO of B2T Training, LLC, Alpharetta, GA (678-287-0409)
“...I am unconditionally sold on the benefits. My company is working to develop clarity around our strategic direction and I now have a clear personal vision. TAB has provided the process, framework and discipline to make it happen. The interaction with other TAB Board members is a huge benefit I was missing until now – don’t know why I waited nearly four years before joining! I’ve received more benefit from my TAB membership in just a few months than from any other organization to which I’ve belonged. In addition, the input I have received from members on my board has been relevant and a welcome contribution to the well-being and future of my company.” – Heyward “Buddy” Hawkins CEO of, Hawkins & Associates, Inc., Norcross, GA
“The TAB emphasis on identifying and addressing areas for improvement forces me to be more pro-active with the planning process and more focused on achieving higher level business. Most importantly, my facilitator/business coach and the entire Business Leadership Group at TAB have delivered high payoff value to me.” – Darrell Rodgers, CEO of Emerald Data Networks, Inc., Atlanta, GA “In a time when every single dollar counts, I find it extremely beneficial to be a member of The Alternative Board. ...helping me deal with marketing, personal time management and teaching me how to hold myself and others accountable. ...when faced with the necessity to reduce our staff, TAB gave me the perspective and tools to act decisively. We made the changes needed and are stronger now as a result. Actively participating in the Strategic Business Leadership program helps me drive my business with greater success. My TAB business strategy advisor is an integral part of my fine art logistics and installation company’s success.” – Derek Smith, CEO of Axis Fine Art Installation, Inc., Atlanta, GA “...I have gained new business friends [board members] who have become trusted colleagues I can go to for advice and support. My coaching sessions have been instrumental in helping me strategize on business opportunities. When I need anything I ask a member of the TAB business leadership team– in between meetings they are highly responsive to helping me. They understand my business best and continually provide me with sound advice and the tools and resources I need, when I need them.” – Greg Fox, CEO of Power Delivery Associates, Marietta, GA “TAB provides me the opportunity to confidentially discuss business matters with successful peers, receive objective feedback and advice, and make goal commitments to them. I ask my board to hold me accountable: this forces focus and action on the big picture, proving to be a big payoff.” – Adam Capes, President of Equity Estates, LLC a luxury vacation residence fund, Atlanta, GA “TAB is the best place for CEO’s and Presidents to receive sound business advice. ...there is never a meeting that I don’t come away with enlightenment and a fresh approach to accelerating my business resulting in increasing value...there is so much interaction. In addition I really look forward to meeting with my business coach each month. TAB is an excellent return on my time and investment.” – Jenny Bass, CEO of Essve Tech, Alpharetta, GA “TAB is a fantastic way for a small company to have its own board of directors there to really help, not just rubber stamp your ideas. I have usually been too busy to participate in other extra-curricular business activities, but I make time for TAB as the payback is proving to be enormous.” – Saurel Quettan, Managing Partner, Integrated Construction Management, Inc. Lithonia, GA